What is a tech pack?
A tech pack is a document — usually a PDF of several pages — that describes every detail of a garment so a factory can make it without guessing.
The 8 sections every tech pack needs
| Section | What goes in it |
|---|---|
| 1. Cover page | Style name/number, season, brand, date, contact |
| 2. Flat sketches | Front and back technical drawings, close-ups of details |
| 3. Measurement spec | Points of measure for each size, with tolerances |
| 4. Bill of materials | Fabric, weight (GSM), composition, rib, thread, trims, hardware |
| 5. Colorways | Pantone or TCX references for each color |
| 6. Artwork and placement | Print/embroidery files, size and position from fixed points |
| 7. Labels and packaging | Neck label, care label, hang tag, folding, polybag |
| 8. Construction notes | Stitch types, seam finishes, washes, special instructions |
Tips for each section
Flat sketches. Draw the garment flat, not on a model. Show stitching lines, pockets, panels and hardware.
Measurements. Use a garment you like as a starting point: measure chest (1 cm below armhole), body length (high point shoulder to hem), sleeve length, shoulder width, hem width and cuff opening. Include a tolerance, e.g. ±1 cm.
Fabric. Be specific: "400 GSM 100% cotton brushed fleece" beats "thick cotton." Read our hoodie GSM guide if you're unsure.
Artwork. Give placement from fixed points: "centred, 7 cm below collar seam." Send vector files where possible.
Labels. Include your country-of-origin and fiber content requirements for the markets you sell in.
Don't have a tech pack?
That's fine. Send us a reference garment, photos and notes, and our team will build the spec with you during sampling. Custom clothing manufacturing →